Range: North America, from Alaska south and east throughout much Canada; western US - Washington, Oregon, northern California, western Montana & Wyoming, Idaho, north-central Utah, introduced to portions of Nevada; absent through the plains, from Minnesota east through Wisconsin and Michigan, introduced to portions of central Missouri; throughout the northeastern US, following the Appalachians to northern Georgia.

Habitat: A variety of woodlands; boreal forests in the north, coastal rainforests in the northwest and deciduous forest of the east.

Status in Wild: Very popular game bird, the Ruffed Grouse has benefited from the conservation efforts of hunters and even expanded range due to introductions for sport.